By Adrian Stewart Co Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) won the Philippine Collegiate Champions League last Monday after defeating the University of Visayas, 95-71, at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. George Isaac Go led the win with 15 points, while BJ Andrade added 13, along with Ilonggo Ferdinand ‘Thirdy’ Ravena III and …
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Younghusband in talks with Indonesian club
By Adrian Stewart Co According to Indonesian sports news outlet Indosport, striker Phil Younghusband, captain of the Philippine men’s national football team, the Azkals, is reportedly in talks with Indonesia football club PSIS Semarang. “We continue to communicate with [Younghusband]; so far, it is still on a positive track,” said PSIS Semarang CEO Yoyok …
Philippines beats HK in the ABL
San Miguel Alab Pilipinas won 88-76 over the Hong Kong Eastern basketball team in the 2018-2019 ASEAN Basketball League on Sunday night at the Sta. Rosa Multipurpose Complex in Laguna. Renaldo Balkman led the way with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists; Peter John Ramos added 18 markers, including four three-point conversions; and Joshua …
Bacolodnon wins Pavia chess tournament
By Adrian Stewart Co Ellan Asuela of Bacolod City was named overall champion last weekend at the Hala Bira Iloilo Open Chess Tourney at the GT Town Center in Pavia, Iloilo. The winner beat out 100 other players and earned P4,000. Carlito Lavega of Iloilo City came in second place, while Horizon Villanueva of …
TNT KaTropa takes down San Miguel Beermen
By Adrian Stewart Co TNT KaTropa relied on the second half to score a 104-93 stunner over the San Miguel Beermen in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Jayson Castro finished with a double-double 24 points and 11 assists, while Jeth Troy Rosario returned from injury …
Bacolaodiat 2019
LOPTTA table tennis tournament begins on Friday The Lopue’s Table Tennis Association (LOPTTA) will be holding the Lopue’s-Bacolaodiat Table Tennis Invitational Championship beginning Friday, February 1, at the LOPTTA playing center, located at the Lopue’s San Sebastián annex building. The competition concludes on Sunday, February 3. Over 188 table tennis players from across Negros …
Göran Eriksson out –PFF
By Adrian Stewart Co A Philippine Football Federation (PFF) official confirmed head coach for the Philippine men’s national football team Sven-Göran Eriksson has reached the end of his contract. “He was not fired but really on a short-term engagement,” PFF General Secretary Edwin Gastanes explained in an interview with the AFP. “He is available for …
Ravena powers AdMU to PCCL finals
By Adrian Stewart Co Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) survived a tough challenge from San Beda University in their 62-56 win in the Philippine Collegiate Champions League semifinals last Saturday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Ilonggo Ferdinand ‘Thirdy’ Ravena III led the victory with 14 points; with Angelo Kouame putting up 13 …
Filipino MMA fighter loses ONE FC belt
By Adrian Stewart Co Filipino mixed martial artist Geje Eustaquio failed to defend his ONE Championship flyweight title following a unanimous decision loss to Brazilian Adriano Moraes last week at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Eustaquio established himself in the opening round with quick punches on Moraes but the latter came …
American wins Iloilo chess tournament
By Adrian Stewart Co American International Master John Daniel Bryant recently defeated Filipino Grandmaster John Paul Gomez to win the 2019 DWP Iloilo Master Invitational rapid chess tournament in Iloilo. P12,000 was awarded to the winner, while the runner-up took home P9,000. Meanwhile, Fritz Porras finished in third place, Ellan Asuela – fourth, and International …